PREVIEW: The Utah Jazz travel to Memphis to face the Grizzlies at FedExForum on Friday night , as both teams look to establish momentum heading toward the All-Star break. Utah seeks redemption after consecutive double-digit losses to the Knicks and Thunder , while Memphis has quietly won seven of their last ten games despite early season struggles . On the defensive end, the Jazz present particular vulnerabilities that Memphis should exploit, as Utah ranks poorly in defending the three-point line (28th), allows high-quality looks from deep, and struggles protecting the rim . Meanwhile, the Grizzlies boast elite defensive rebounding (1st ranking) and limit attempts at the rim, though they also allow plenty of three-point attempts . The perimeter battle will likely determine Friday's outcome, given how both squads approach offense and defense. Utah and Memphis both attempt threes at above-average rates, with the Jazz launching 41 percent of their shots from deep and the Grizzlies at 38.7 percent , yet both rank in the bottom ten in three-point efficiency. Memphis leans heavily on defensive intensity, ranking sixth over the last two weeks , which could prove problematic for a Utah team dealing with injuries and recent offensive struggles. The Jazz's low offensive spacing and weak rim attack will make it difficult to attack Memphis's disciplined defense , setting up a compelling matchup between two teams heading in opposite directions.